John C. Swenney, 86, of Metropolis, died Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Massac Memorial Hospital in Metropolis.

Mr. Swenney was a retired Boilermaker with Local 363. He was a member of Upper Salem Baptist Church and an Army veteran of both World War II and the Korean Conflict.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Ramsey Swenney of Metropolis; two daughters, Ruth E. Seibert and husband Bill of Paducah and Rose M. Swenney and fiancé Bud of Terra Haute, Ind.; three sons, John R. Swenney and wife Vicki and Gerald Swenney, all of Metropolis, and Kevin Swenney and wife Stacy of Newnan, Ga.; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John W. Swenney and Effie Warwick Swenney Schneeman; his stepfather, Louis Schneeman; one son, Howard Swenney; one granddaughter, Virginia Powers; one sister, Myrtle Campbell; and two brothers, Carl Swenney and Robert Swenney.

Graveside service was held Saturday at IOOF Cemetery in Metropolis with Rev. Mike Duncan officiating. Military rites were conducted.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial/Honor Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.